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Córdoba CF will play their fourth preseason friendly on Friday, July 31, at 10:30 AM against Elche CF at the Oliva Nova Beach & Golf facilities in Valencia. The match is part of Iván Ania's team preparations for the 2026-27 season, aiming to accumulate minutes and implement tactical systems. Córdoba CF previously drew 1-1 with Orlando Pirates, lost on penalties to Sevilla FC after a draw, and beat Cádiz CF 1-0. Elche CF, a First Division opponent, defeated Córdoba CF in both league meetings during the 2024-25 season. The match will be broadcast on the Valencian regional channel A Punt (available on Movistar Plus+, Orange TV, Vodafone) and streamed on Córdoba CF's YouTube channel.
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Córdoba CF will play their fourth preseason friendly this Friday, July 31, facing their second First Division opponent of the summer: Elche CF. The match, part of the team's training camp, is designed to build match fitness and refine tactical systems ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Recent Preseason Results
Iván Ania's side began their preseason with a 1-1 draw against Orlando Pirates at the Marbella Football Center. That match, a typical early-summer fixture, highlighted the many new faces in the squad and underscored the need to fine-tune both team play and the club's transfer policy.
Córdoba CF then drew with Sevilla FC in the Trofeo Puertas de Córdoba, ultimately losing on penalties.
The upcoming match against Elche has generated heightened expectation following Córdoba's most recent test: a 1-0 victory over Cádiz CF in El Palmar de Sanlúcar de Barrameda, with a goal from Diego Bri. That performance delivered the best sensations of the summer so far.
About the Opponent: Elche CF
This friendly offers an opportunity to polish Iván Ania's system and present the team to a fanbase eager for success. For Córdoba supporters, that success means securing promotion to the First Division in the 2026-27 season—the club's third consecutive campaign since returning to professional football.
The last meetings between the two sides came during the 2024-25 league season, when Elche CF—then coached by Eder Sarabia—secured promotion to the First Division. Elche won both encounters: 3-1 at the Martínez Valero and 1-2 at the Bahrain Victorious Nuevo Arcángel.
Match Schedule
- Date: Friday, July 31
- Kickoff: 10:30 AM
- Venue: Oliva Nova Beach & Golf facilities, Valencia
How to Watch
Unlike some other preseason matches, this fixture will be televised:
- TV: Regional channel A Punt, via its program La finestra esportiva
- Available on: Movistar Plus+ (channel 9), Orange TV, and Vodafone
- Streaming: The match will be streamed live on Córdoba CF's official YouTube channel, starting at 10:30 AM
Note: While A Punt also offers a web platform for live streaming, it has not been confirmed whether the match will be available through that service.
Source: Diario Córdoba
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